Seminar: “Critical Thinking in The Field of Education”

On May 7, 2023, a seminar entitled “Critical Thinking in The Field of Education” was conducted by Mr. Yashar Kassas, Assistant Lecturer at the English Language Department at CUE. The seminar highlighted the significance of critical thinking in students’ academic and professional success. The presenter discussed the importance of integrating critical thinking into the curriculum and provided examples of teaching strategies that encourage critical thinking. The presenter also emphasized the need for teachers to model critical thinking and create a classroom environment that fosters open-mindedness and the willingness to challenge assumptions. The seminar provided practical suggestions for integrating critical thinking into the classroom. At the end of the seminar, a number of questions were raised by the attendees, and the presenter answered them highlighting again some of the previously mentioned points.